CBA-Chanhassen_Project Narrative
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September 4, 2020
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Attention: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, City Planner
RE: Proposed Christian Brothers Automotive – Project Narrative
Christian Brothers Automotive is requesting the proposed site to be considered for approval within the
existing PUD. The parcel is legally described as: Lot 3, Block 1, Crossraods of Chanhassen, Carver
County, Minnesota.
Proposed Development Overview
Christian Brothers Automotive is proposing to construct an approximately 5,100 SF, 9 -bay automotive
repair center located at 8941 Crossroads Boulevard in Chanhassen. The customer facing portion of
the building will face the internal road of the Crossroads of Chanhassen development. The proposed
development is within the Crossroads of Chanhassen PUD which was approved in 2008.
The two lots east of the proposed site have been previously developed as retail and a gas
station/convenience store, a child care facility is located to the south and west of the proposed site,
and the rest of the PUD is currently undeveloped.
Proposed Concept Plan & Development Stage
Christian Brothers Automotive is proposing an amendment to the existing planned unit development
(PUD). The PUD is designated as mixed use PUD including neighborhood commercial, office and
residential.
Christian Brothers provides light automotive repair and the scope of repairs provided by Christian
Brothers has been included within the submittal package. Overnight parking only occurs when
customers have a conflict retrieving their vehicle during business hours or to drop off their vehicles.
Long term exterior storage is not permitted at Christian Brothers Automotive.
Consultants:
Civil Engineer – Christian Jones, Brandon R. Elegert, P.E. – Kimley-Horn
Architecture – Dana King – Cortland Morgan Architect
Landscape Architecture – Evergreen Design Group, Inc. – Rodney McNabb
Photometrics – City Lighting Products Company – Mike Hohl
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Site Design
The site currently vacant land with water and sanitary sewer utilities provided as part of the
Crossroads of Chanhassen Development to the south. Gas, communications, and electric utilities are
provided to the west along Crossroads Boulevard.
The proposed building is to be located at the western edge of the site angled parallel to Crossroads
Boulevard, with the customer facing side of the building internal to the development. The surface
parking will be located directly east of the building. Access is proposed to be east of the building and
at both the north and south side of the parking lot, with two proposed driveways connecting the
internal roads of the Crossroads of Chanhassen.
The existing site is currently vegetated with no impervious area; the proposed site will be comprised
of approximately 70% impervious area. Above ground and underground stormwat er management will
be provided adhering to City and Watershed treatment and rate control requirements.
Architecture
Architectural elevations and site photometric plans are provided within the submission. The proposed
building is to be constructed of primarily brick and limestone. The trash enclosure is also to be
constructed in materials similar to the building and will have gates to screen the trash from the public
right-of-way.
Landscape Architecture
A landscape plan is included within the submission to comply with the city code. Trees, shrubs, and
other plantings will complement the site. Christian Brothers Automotive is seeking a landscape
variance for screening of the vehicular area.
Please contact me at (763) 251-1016 or christian.jones@kimley-horn.com should you have any
questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Christian Jones
Project Manager